For Sale: 5533 Elgin Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. 3-bedroom 1.5-bath, 1679 sf, 1957 ALLIED GARDENS $939,000 begin new search
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Overview

Opportunity awaits in Allied Gardens! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,679 sq.ft. of living space, including a generous 475 sq. ft. family room. Enjoy a large backyard perfect for gatherings and outdoor entertaining, complete with a large producing avocado tree and a mature orange tree. A rare 74-foot driveway leads to the 400 sq.ft. detached garage, providing ample space for RV, boat, or additional vehicle parking. This home can be comfortably lived in as-is while you update over time, or bring your design ideas and transform this classic property into a modern masterpiece while adding value through renovation. Excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home with upside potential; property to be sold in its present 'as-is' condition. Opportunity awaits in Allied Gardens! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,679 sq.ft. of living space, including a generous 475 sq. ft. family room. Enjoy a large backyard perfect for gatherings and outdoor entertaining, complete with a large producing avocado tree and a mature orange tree. A rare 74-foot driveway leads to the 400 sq.ft. detached garage, providing ample space for RV, boat, or additional vehicle parking. This home can be comfortably lived in as-is while you update over time, or bring your design ideas and transform this classic property into a modern masterpiece while adding value through renovation. Excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home with upside potential; property to be sold in its present 'as-is' condition.

Address 5533 Elgin Ave

San Diego, CA 92120
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $939,000
On Market Date $939,000 @ 2026-06-17
Listed / On-Market Entered 2026-06-17T13:05:40Z
Original Entry 2026-06-17T12:58:21Z
Property Condition Additions/Alterations
Rooms
Separate Family Room, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room
Square Footage 1679 sf
Flooring Carpet, Laminate
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions GPS Cross Street: Birchwood Street.
Market Area 92120 - Del Cerro
Neighborhood ALLIED GARDENS
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 6720801900
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 7,064 sf
Fencing Vinyl,Wood,Partial
Topography Not Listed
Roof Shingle
Swimming Pool None
Patio Covered, Front Porch, Concrete, Porch, Patio Open, Slab, Patio
Exclusive Yard 1
Accessibility Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
Parking
Garage
Concrete
Gated
Tandem Garage
Garage - Single Door
Garage Faces Front
Driveway
Private
Garage Door Opener
Uncovered
Oversized
Total Spaces: 5
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 3.00
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Features
Year Built 1957
Laundry Location Inside,Gas Dryer Hookup,Individual Room,Washer Hookup,Common Area
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling SEER Rated 13-15, Central Air
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplaces Not Listed (0)
Security Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Eating Area Separated, Area
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels One
Living Area Source Appraiser
Lot Features Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking Yes
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers Yes
View Yes
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260014690SD
Courtesy of CA-RES
Listing Agent Jessica Snyder & Bernice Corona